Team UK Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 – Lead Physiotherapist

The Royal British Legion is seeking an exceptional and experienced HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join the Team UK Invictus Games programme as Team UK Lead Physiotherapist.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans through the power of sport and rehabilitation. As Team UK Lead Physiotherapist, you will lead the planning, management and delivery of physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy services across the Team UK Invictus Games programme.

Working within a dynamic multi-sport environment, you will ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality physiotherapy support at training camps and during the Invictus Games themselves.

You will work closely with athletes, coaches and the wider support team to promote recovery, enhance performance and reduce injury risk, helping competitors prepare both physically and mentally for international competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy provision across the Team UK programme
• Deliver high-quality athlete-centred care within a multi-sport environment
• Support injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation strategies
• Ensure consistency and excellence in clinical standards and service delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during preparation camps and at the Games
• Contribute to athlete wellbeing and performance throughout the programme

Application requirements:

Please ensure you submit a supporting statement as part of your application to be considered for this role, this will be used a long side your CV to assess your suitability against the job description and person specification. Please refer to the attached job description for the list of dates of events and training camps you will be required to attend. We would also ask that you include in your supporting statement any dates that you are unable to attend.

For more detailed information about the role, please see the job description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Due to timeframes outside of our control we may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). We also intend to start interviewing candidates immediately, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080